Island of Hawaii
The government of the island of Hawaii is Hawaii County, the only county that covers exactly one island, the largest in area in the state. There are 67 properties and districts on the island, including 10 historic districtss, 6 National Historic Landmarks, and one which is a National Historic Landmark District.
Read more about this topic: National Register Of Historic Places Listings In Hawaii
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